ADU rules for Alabaster
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Alabaster, AL
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# of Parcels
13,446
Zoning districts
30
Avg Parcel Value
$156,227
Zoning Districts:
13,482 parcels · 30 districts
R-3
45%(6,109)
R-4
14%(1,926)
R-2
13%(1,699)
PRD-1
4%(598)
Other
23%(3,150)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Alabaster, AL?
Alabaster, AL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Max Units
- –Detached ADU: 0 per lot
- –Attached/internal ADU on single-family lots: 0 per lot
- –Attached/internal ADU on duplex/multifamily/townhouse lots: none specified; JADU: none specified
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement applies
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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ADU rules in other Alabama municipalities
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